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Michigan’s New Front Court Takes Shape in 87-62 Exhibition Win
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Michigan’s New Front Court Takes Shape in 87-62 Exhibition Win

Michigan defeated Eastern Michigan 87-62 in its first exhibition, marking the debut of new head coach Mike Boynton Jr. The game highlighted the integration of new transfers J.P. Estrella and Moustapha Thiam, with Boynton emphasizing their development as three-point shooters to create space for the backcourt. The victory followed a successful international tour and sets the stage for a regular season that begins in November.

via UM Hoops.com|
#elliot-cadeau#michigan-basketball#mike-boynton-jr
Michigan's Backcourt Drives 87-62 Exhibition Win Over Eastern Michigan
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Michigan's Backcourt Drives 87-62 Exhibition Win Over Eastern Michigan

The University of Michigan men's basketball team defeated Eastern Michigan 87-62 in their first preseason exhibition, marking the debut of new head coach Mike Boynton Jr. at Crisler Center. Sophomore Trey McKenney led the scoring with 21 points, while senior point guard Elliot Cadeau provided 10 points, 8 assists, and 7 rebounds. The game highlighted the offensive roles of the returning backcourt and the defensive impact of new transfer Moustapha Thiam, who recorded 11 points and 4 blocks. Michigan, the defending national champion, will face Oregon State and Houston in subsequent exhibitions before the regular season begins against Oakland on November 2.

via UM Hoops.com|
#elliot-cadeau#exhibition-game#michigan-basketball
Boynton taps Brown’s Mike Martin to join Michigan basketball staff
sports3 months ago

Boynton taps Brown’s Mike Martin to join Michigan basketball staff

Mike Boynton’s first coaching hire at Michigan brings Brown head coach Mike Martin on board as an assistant, a move that caps a rapid offseason in Ann Arbor. Martin, Brown’s all-time wins leader with 171 wins and the 2019 Ivy League Coach of the Year, will join Michigan’s staff as Boynton continues to assemble a full roster of assistants after Dusty May’s departure and the program’s interim-to-permanent transition.

via Maize n Brew|
#brown-university#college-basketball#michigan-basketball
Former Wolverines back Mike Boynton as interim coach after Dusty May exits
sports3 months ago

Former Wolverines back Mike Boynton as interim coach after Dusty May exits

Michigan named assistant Mike Boynton Jr. the interim head coach after Dusty May’s departure, and former players Roddy Gayle Jr. and Nimari Burnett publicly endorsed Boynton, praising his coaching experience, recruiting ability, and genuine care for players off the court. They view him as a strong fit to lead the program through the transition, even as NIL-era roster retention remains a challenge and the duration of the interim period is uncertain.

via Maize n Brew|
#interim-head-coach#michigan-basketball#mike-boynton
Fans want a coaching change at Michigan basketball, not Boynton
sports3 months ago

Fans want a coaching change at Michigan basketball, not Boynton

A SB Nation Reacts poll shows only 32% of fans want interim Michigan men’s basketball coach Mike Boynton Jr. to be the full-time head coach, with questions about roster retention after Dusty May’s abrupt departure and a 31-day transfer-portal wait; a decision is expected this month, and Michigan sits at +1500 to win the national title.

via Maize n Brew|
#fans-poll#interim-head-coach#michigan-basketball
Boynton Takes Michigan Interim Post, Vows to Keep Core and System
sports3 months ago

Boynton Takes Michigan Interim Post, Vows to Keep Core and System

Mike Boynton Jr. was named Michigan’s interim head coach after Dusty May left for Dallas. In his first public comments, he praised May, thanked Warde Manuel for the opportunity, and noted ongoing roster-retention discussions. He said Michigan will keep the existing system—with a guard/wing-driven attack and emphasis on the 1s and 5s—and will work to keep the core together as Morez, Aday and Yax pursue their NBA dreams.

via UM Hoops.com|
#big-ten#dusty-may#michigan-basketball
Dusty May Leaves Michigan for Dallas; Interim Head Coach Named
sports3 months ago

Dusty May Leaves Michigan for Dallas; Interim Head Coach Named

Michigan athletics director Warde Manuel released a statement after Dusty May left Michigan to take the Dallas Mavericks' head coaching job. May led Michigan to national prominence and their first national championship in 37 years. With summer workouts starting, Mike Boynton was appointed interim head coach as the program transitions, reaffirming Michigan's commitment to a championship standard.

via Maize n Brew|
#dallas-mavericks#dusty-may#michigan-basketball
Dusty May bolts from Michigan to the NBA amid coaching-exodus era
sports3 months ago

Dusty May bolts from Michigan to the NBA amid coaching-exodus era

Dusty May is leaving Michigan to coach the Dallas Mavericks, the latest high-profile exit driven by college basketball's chaotic landscape, roster churn, and the allure of the NBA; Michigan will move forward with interim coach Mike Boynton as they navigate a replenished roster, joining a growing list of top coaches who have departed the college game in recent years.

via CBS Sports|
#coaching-exodus#college-basketball#dallas-mavericks
Michigan taps Mike Boynton to steer loaded roster as interim coach
sports3 months ago

Michigan taps Mike Boynton to steer loaded roster as interim coach

Michigan named Mike Boynton interim head coach for the 2026-27 season after Dusty May left for the Dallas Mavericks, hoping Boynton can keep the Wolverines’ loaded roster intact and possibly earn the permanent job. The former Oklahoma State coach brings defense-focused leadership and familiarity with returning guards Elliot Cadeau and Trey McKenney, plus Michigan’s top recruiting and transfer classes, as the team navigates a 15-day transfer-portal window and high preseason expectations.

via CBS Sports|
#dusty-may#michigan-basketball#mike-boynton
Michigan's 2026-27 Big Ten slate blends a brutal West Coast swing with a favorable home run book
sports5 months ago

Michigan's 2026-27 Big Ten slate blends a brutal West Coast swing with a favorable home run book

Michigan's 2026-27 Big Ten slate features a brutal West Coast road swing to UCLA and USC, a favorable home docket with Illinois and Purdue visiting Ann Arbor as well as Northwestern, Oregon, and Iowa, and a home-and-home with Minnesota that includes two former Wolverines—Winters Grady and Malick Kordel—leaving the Wolverines favored despite Minnesota's strong home record.

via Maize n Brew|
#big-ten-schedule-2026-27#home-schedule#michigan-basketball
Dusty May Lands Extension as Michigan Celebrates National Title
sports6 months ago

Dusty May Lands Extension as Michigan Celebrates National Title

Michigan announced a contract extension for head coach Dusty May during the Wolverines’ national championship parade, locking in the title-winning coach after a 37-3 season and a No. 1 seed; terms weren’t disclosed, but the move follows May’s rapid ascent and UNC interest chatter, with Michigan adding JP Estrella and Elliot Cadeau while losing Winters Grady and Malick Kordel as it reloads for next season.

via On3|
#contract-extension#dusty-may#michigan-basketball